Wendy Pease

Accurate Translation Critical in Healthcare Industry

A health care bill recently passed by Congress raises the question on the way language services are used in the health care industry. The need for accuracy in translation services in health care is extremely important, as the consequences of a poor transl... Read >

Tips for Translators

The translation business is a service industry so it is important for the translator to understand that he/she is the supplier. The agency is the customer and needs to receive great service if a relationship is to develop. Most agencies agree that if t... Read >

Experience Thai Food

If you are doing business or traveling in Thailand, it is important to understand the cuisine and culture involved with each meal. Thai cuisine dates back 4,000 years, when the region that is now Thailand was part of the major North/South trade route. As... Read >

10 Things I Know about Language Translation

10. Just Do It. A huge share of the business market is being missed if you are only targeting English speaking audiences. Less than 10% of the world’s population speaks English as their first language, yet if information about a product is in a perso... Read >

Language Barrier for DUI-Test consent

USA Today posted an article by Laura Bruno where she explains, "When German Marquez was charged with driving while impaired, he was read a statement in English warning him of the penalties he faced if he did not submit to a breath test. Marquez, who spea... Read >

How to Review a Translation

1. Make sure the reviewer is fully bi-lingual. Use a reviewer who is truly bi-lingual. Taking Spanish in High School does not make a person qualified to review your translation for accuracy. 2. Make sure the reviewer is familiar with your compa... Read >

Selecting a Quality Translation Company

When you hire a professional translation firm, you want to build a long-term relationship that will ensure accuracy, consistency and timely translations. As Executive Director of Rapport International, a full-service translation and interpretation compa... Read >

Poor Interpretation in the White House

This week the White House welcomed Mexican President Felipe Calderon. The state visit was a lavish affair that was meant to illustrate the close cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico and allow both presidents to confirm their commitment to addressing i... Read >

International Business Card Etiquette

If you plan to do business internationally, it is important to understand the cultural significance of business cards and the etiquette that surrounds them in each country. Rapport International, a foreign language translation company based in metro-west... Read >

Healthy & Delicious Japanese Food

If you do business around the world, you need to know about the food from different cultures. When travelling, it is also important to know how to make healthy food choices. Here is some important information to know if you are dining in Japan. The... Read >

Using an Interpreter for a Presentation

If you are giving a presentation with an interpreter for the first time, here are some suggestions on how to make your event a success. It is extremely important that you, the speaker, be prepared in advance. Help the interpreter by providing an advan... Read >